Welcome to the Technology @ OCLS November 2010 Newsletter. In addition to the many great computer classes offered each month, the Library is offering an array of exciting classes for seniors during the month of November. Visit us and take advantage of the excellent computer classes and resources available at your Library!

What's New

.: Seniors Connect

Learn how to use Facebook and Twitter, e-mail your friends, upload a video to YouTube, use an Apple iPad, iPod Touch, and more! The Seniors Connect classes are designed for seniors and are taught at a comfortable pace. For a full list of available classes, visit our online calendar or call 407.835.7323.

.: QR Code

A Quick Response Code, or QR code, is somewhat like a regular barcode you see on everyday items that you buy at the store. Only, instead of a row of vertical lines, it’s a black and white square. The Library is using QR codes to enhance your experience at our locations and in our website. You'll find QR codes on event posters that you can scan to add the date to your calendar. Other QR codes will contain a location's address that can be opened directly with your phone's map.

Classes

Featured Classes of the Month

.: Microsoft Office Week

.:: Microsoft Office 2007 Week: November 1-6 , November 14-20
You can attend the Microsoft Office 2007 training series on Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. We are continuously updating the series, so be sure and regularly check-in for new classes on each program. Space is limited, so register today!

.: Mac Computer Classes

Several Library locations offer Mac computer classes. Take a class and learn the basics of Mac computers, including the iLife ’08 and iWork ’08 suites. For a full list of available Mac classes, visit our online calendar or call 407.835.7323.

.: Live Online/Virtual Classes

Trying to fit a computer class into your hectic schedule? Take our Live Online Classes from the comfort of your home or office via the Internet. We offer classes on Office 2007, Photoshop, and QuickBooks. Get on board and register today! Note: A computer speaker or a headset is required for audio.

.: Self-Paced Online Classes

Enter your library card information and access our Self-Paced Online Classes to take advantage of computer lessons from our most popular classes. Explore topics like Access, Computer Basics, E-mail, Excel, Word, and more. Note: These tutorials require Flash Player. If you don't have the Flash Player, download it now for free.

.: Small Business Course Tracks

Select a course track that suits your small business interests to learn the latest computer software programs and run your business more efficiently. We provide computer software training on Microsoft Office to create documents and spreadsheets, QuickBooks to manage your finances, HTML to setup a website, Adobe Photoshop to design logos and artwork, and Computer Networking to understand basic networking concepts. Check out the Small Business Course Tracks today!

Did You Know?

.: Featured Database of the Month

.:: Pop Culture Universe

Pop Culture Universe is a digital library on American and world popular culture, both past and present. Search over 300 full-text resources to find information such as news headlines, fads, and even words/phrases for each decade since 1920. Check out the skills center for assistance in writing research papers or simply review the top searches and pages viewed most often.